TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

billion two years ago and is expected to double by 2027, attracting startups, like alternative meat food tech company AKUA , that aim to solidify a prominent place in the up-and-coming industry. Ultimately 1,000 customers signed up, and The Kelp Burger is now the “hero product,” Boyd Myers said.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2020

A popular myth that most of you probably believe is that startups are only for the younger generations. In fact, I see more and more evidence that new entrepreneurs are coming from the older age groups (age 45-64), and success rates move up with age. We are more prepared to focus on life-changing entrepreneurship.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. Here in LA we continue to be excited about the growth of the startup ecosystem and the quality of the companies here.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 15, 2019

The club’s first American location will be in West Hollywood, and is slated to open in September 2019. The largest club, in Mayfair, has five floors and boasts more than 12,000 square feet and features rooftop terraces, a dedicated space for coaching and mentoring, a small restaurant and a bar.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2022

We all have to communicate and collaborate with other people at work, but most of us start out instinctively trying to maintain an emotional distance from others in the work environment. Yet the 2019 Office Romance Survey by Vault, Inc. Yet the 2019 Office Romance Survey by Vault, Inc. by Jan Yager, who has a Ph.D.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2019

The biggest challenge these days doesn’t seem to be in starting a new business, but sustaining it against the onslaught of market changes and new competitors that emerge every day. In my other role of business advisor, I see examples often of startups that may have taken success for granted too early.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Today, we have Brian Mac Mahon of startup accelerator ExpertDojo (www.expertdojo.com). I believe that most of our success came from startups resonating with our message to build big, fast. What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021? In 2018 & 2019 Expert DOJO made 42 investments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

For example, it may seem quicker and more effective to hand your service desk employees the store policy manual, and tell them to follow the rules, rather than spend time coaching them on how to really listen to customer feedback, and use their strengths to build customer loyalty. Your people will expect more coaches than bosses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

We all have to communicate and collaborate with other people at work, but most of us start out instinctively trying to maintain an emotional distance from others in the work environment. Yet the 2019 Office Romance Survey by Vault, Inc. Yet the 2019 Office Romance Survey by Vault, Inc. by Jan Yager, who has a Ph.D.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2019

Based on my own experience in business over the years, and current coaching efforts, I recommend a focus on the following strategies and attributes: Make your customer the center of everything you do. Your influence level goes up when your offering is available for a limited time, or highly personalized to each customer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2019

Every business owner and professional I know is struggling with their own workload, yet they let themselves get signed up for other people’s work, either out of frustration that things aren’t getting done, or guilt, or just plain sympathy. Offer one-minute mentoring up front, and stick to it. Don’t do it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2019

Yet, most good business people I know agree, but don’t know where to start. People who hire consultants and coaches look for evidence of external credibility, such as reviews and referrals, to back up their own judgement of your marketing interactions with them. What’s holding you back from starting today?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2019

In many cases, customers would be delighted to be coached on upcoming needs, such as time to reorder medication or printer ink, before the crisis, with the option of getting the solution with a single click. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/28/2019. Provide useful prompting to prevent future pain.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2019

While starting a new business always involves tackling many new challenges, I’ve personally found myself reluctant to ask for help. I found some good guidance on this subject in a new book, “ The Leader You Want To Be ,” by Amy Jen Su, a managing partner in an executive coaching and leadership development firm.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2019

For example, you probably never realized that Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, and Elon Musk all claim to have at least started as introverts. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/15/2019. Take confidence from these that you can persevere and win as well.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2019

In fact, I just saw a new book supporting this position, “ Decisive Intuition ,” by Rick Snyder, an international business coach who has launched and grown several businesses of his own, as well as helped big companies, including Intel and Anytime Fitness. If your inner critic procrastinates, start working on that task right now.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Show humility while acting as a mentor and coach. Thus it is incumbent on new entrepreneurs and leaders to start early practicing the principles outlined here, to build a trusting culture and a powerful competitive advantage. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/25/2019.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2019

HR leaders are your culture coaches, and responsible for aligning managers and employees with the desired culture. Getting those key people, including hiring, training, and coaching takes a long time to accomplish. Start with addressing specific things that your team needs to more consistently know, feel, and do.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2019

Regularly asking for insight, and then following up, to fix these wasted efforts, will improve job satisfaction, as well as productivity. Of course, keeping up with the technology on tools is a never-ending task, and it costs money. Many companies also promote local mentoring and coaching opportunities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2019

Often it’s tempting to bring up prior issues to make a point, but this approach is fraught with the danger of escalating emotions and potential misunderstandings. Save the generalized discussions and feedback for scheduled mentoring and coaching sessions, rather than the daily impromptu strategy or problem solving meetings.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2019

You probably think that the fact that you have started your own business validates your leadership ability. That means a priority on coaching and mentoring, as well as training and tools, before focusing on results metrics. Start today by acquiring a mentor, as well as really listening to some trusted voices around you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In this context, I was impressed with the new book, “ The Intelligent Leader ,” by John Mattone, widely regarded as the world’s number one executive coach and authority. You need to be willing to open yourself up to others’ feedback, and acknowledge flaws in order to correct them.

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